literary literary /ˈlɪtɝˌɛri/

adjective

1. () Of or relating to or characteristic of literature  ( literary )
   of or relating to or characteristic of literature
    Literary criticism
   literary criticism
   
2. Appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing  ( literary )
   appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing
    When trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style
   when trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style
   
3. Knowledgeable about literature  ( literary )
   knowledgeable about literature
    A literary style
   a literary style